2011 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · DN11 BBO

The defining mechanical story on this 2011 Nissan Juke is a persistent and worsening front steering and suspension weakness, evidenced by repeat track rod end ball joint failures in 2021, 2023 and 2024 alongside an early flagging of the offside front upper coil spring for corrosion and a rear suspension arm bush in 2021. While the most recent test on 24 October 2025 returned a clean pass with no advisories recorded, this should be viewed against the broader pattern rather than in isolation, as both 2023 and 2024 involved identical nearside front track rod end Major defects being identified, with the 2024 test also failing the offside front joint at the same time. The track rod ends on this vehicle appear to be a consumable of relatively short service life on this chassis, and the progression from slight play in 2021 to excessive play culminating in a dangerous failure on tyre tread in 2021 suggests the front end has been working through components faster than a typical Juke of this vintage. The 2024 advisory on the front brake discs for pitting and scoring, repeated alongside the rear discs on the subsequent pass, indicates brake hardware wear that is now established rather than fresh. Against an age of roughly 15 years, the recorded mileage of 89,670 equates to approximately 5,978 miles per year, which is below average for the model and could reflect either periods of light use or extended standing. Mechanically, low annual accumulation does not necessarily preserve consumables such as brake discs, track rod ends, coil springs or rubber bushes, all of which degrade with age and exposure to road conditions irrespective of distance covered. The history shows annual tests from 2021 onwards with no extended gaps in testing, which is a positive indicator that the chassis, underbody and brake lines have been examined for corrosion on a regular basis, though no corrosion advisories have been recorded to date. A prospective buyer should focus the inspection specifically on the front suspension and steering geometry, as this is the area of demonstrated recurrence. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front wheels over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, pay close attention to any vagueness or slackness in the steering around the straight-ahead position, and check for uneven inner or outer tyre wear across the front axle, particularly on the inner shoulders which were flagged in 2024. The near side front inner tread was a repeat failure point, with cord exposure recorded as recently as 2021, so tyre condition on both inner edges warrants close scrutiny. It is also worth asking for evidence of when the track rod ends were last replaced, as parts fitted prior to October 2024 may now be approaching the end of their useful life again. Brake feel and pedal response should be evaluated on the road given the pitted and scored discs flagged in 2024; any judder through the steering wheel or vibration under heavy braking would suggest the discs have deteriorated beyond the advisory stage recorded last year. Inspect the offside front upper coil spring area for any visible surface rust, flaking or cracking, as coil springs flagged for corrosion in 2021 can continue to deteriorate, and check the offside front suspension arm rear bush for movement when the wheel is rocked by hand. Finally, examine all four tyres for cracking, perishing or uneven wear, noting that the rear pair were flagged for damage and cracking as far back as 2021, and verify that any replacement tyres fitted are the correct 215/55/17 size to match the original specification recorded in the dangerous failure.